With the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, we once again feel the breadth and profundity of the wisdom of the I Ching. In this era full of changes and opportunities, let us use the Spring Festival couplets as a carrier to inherit and carry forward the wisdom essence of the Book of Changes. Through these far-reaching and philosophical Spring Festival couplets, we can not only add a festive and peaceful atmosphere to the new year, but also inject wisdom and motivation into our lives.
The following are 10 Spring Festival couplets composed of the 2024 Jiachen Year of the Dragon and the famous quatrains of the Book of Changes, each with a simple interpretation:
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Shanglian: Long Xingjian Qianyuan Qi, self-improvement and unremitting development of a new chapter.
Downlink: Tiger adds wings and Kun is thick, and virtue is loaded to welcome the harvest year.
Horizontal batch: a new chapter of walking.
Interpretation: Shanglian quotes the images of "Tianxingjian, the gentleman is self-improving" and "Qianyuan uses nine, and the world is also governed" in the Book of Changes, implying that people in the Year of the Dragon are as vigorous and powerful as dragons, and they will continue to start a new journey of self-improvement; The lower link uses the tiger to add wings to symbolize courage and strength, and the heavy load expresses the virtue of carrying all things. Horizontal batches summarize the beautiful vision of moving forward and welcoming a new chapter.
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Shanglian: Fellow people gather in Yelongde, unite and cooperate to develop a grand plan.
Downlink: There is a big harvest Feng Laiyi, and the harvest is in hope.
Horizontal batch: Deju Picture Exhibition.
Interpretation: Shanglian is based on the "Book of Changes" in the "same people in the wild, Heng." Li Shi Dachuan, Li Junzi Zhen" as the basis, implying that unity and cooperation in the field will lead to the convergence of dragons and virtues to jointly show the grand blueprint; The next link expresses the beautiful scene of a bumper harvest in sight and a phoenix dancing. Summarize the beautiful expectations of virtue convergence and grand blueprint.
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Shanglian: There is no stuffiness in the world, and Taoguang is obscure and waits for the time to fly.
Downlink: Mingyi is waiting to visit and seek self-reflection, and reflect on himself to meet the breakthrough.
Horizontal batch: Hidden virtue to fly.
Interpretation: Shanglian quotes the metaphor of "no boredom in the world" and the dragon in the Book of Changes, emphasizing that in the hidden world, Taoguang is obscure and waits for the opportunity; Based on the "Mingyi to be visited", the next link emphasizes self-reflection and seeking breakthroughs in the predicament. Summarize the wisdom and courage of hiding virtue and waiting to fly.
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Shanglian: The teacher is out of the law and the dragon is upright, and follows the law to show a new look.
Downlink: Neighbors are friendly and Feng Laiyi, live in harmony and welcome auspiciousness.
Horizontal batch: Rhythm is new.
Interpretation: Shanglian is based on the "Book of Changes" in the "teacher out of the law, no evil", emphasizing that following the law is the dragon walking upright, showing a new attitude; The next link expresses the beautiful vision of being kind to neighbors and auspicious for Fenglai. Summarize the importance and good expectations of following the rules and showing a new look.
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Shanglian: Humble and light, modest and self-guarded.
Downlink: Yule worry-free phoenix comes to the dynasty, happy and worry-free to show style.
Horizontal batch: Hidden Music Exhibition.
Interpretation: Shanglian quotes the image of "humility and light" and the hidden dragon in the Book of Changes, emphasizing that the self-code of modesty is like a dragon hidden in the abyss, waiting for the wind and clouds to meet; The following link is based on the Yu hexagram, which means happiness and worry-free, and the phoenix is coming. Summarize the wisdom and demeanor of hidden standby and happy and worry-free.
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Shanglian: Jiachen welcomes the New Year, and the Year of the Dragon is auspicious and joyful.
Downlink: The recovery of all things shows a new look, full of vitality and spring.
Horizontal batch: Spring is full of joy.
Interpretation: Shanglian expresses the auspicious atmosphere and joy of Jiachen New Year ushering in the Year of the Dragon; The next link symbolizes vitality and spring with the revival of all things. Summarize the beautiful scene of spring return and vitality.
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Shanglian: Longyou Tiandi seeks the truth, explores the unknown and shows wisdom.
Downlink: Phoenix Dance Nine Days Exhibition, Realize Dreams and Welcome Glory.
Horizontal batch: Dao Zhihui Exhibition.
Interpretation: Shanglian uses the dragon to travel to the world to symbolize the exploration of truth and morality, and show wisdom; The next link uses the phoenix dance for nine days and spreads its wings to realize its dreams and meet the glory. Summarize the wisdom and courage of exploring the truth and realizing dreams.
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Shanglian: Fulfill the letter and think smoothly and steadily, and abide by the new journey of credit exhibition.
Downlink: Humility benefits from Feng Laiyi, and modesty benefits to welcome auspiciousness.
Horizontal batch: Xinwen Yiji.
Interpretation: Shanglian is based on the fulfillment of hexagrams, emphasizing that abiding by credit and conforming to the way of heaven will lead to steady action and show a new journey; The next link expresses the vision of modesty and benefit and beauty with humility and goodness. Summarize the importance and good expectations of abiding by credit and being humble.
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Shanglian: Mingyi is to be visited and asked for himself, and he seeks truth and knowledge in the predicament.
Downlink: The dragon fights in the field, and the heroic struggle shows the heroics.
Horizontal batch: seeking truth and fighting males.
Interpretation: Shanglian is based on the Ming Yi hexagram, emphasizing self-reflection, seeking breakthroughs and true knowledge in difficult situations; The next link symbolizes heroic struggle and deciding victory with the dragon fighting in the field. Summarize the spirit and courage of seeking truth and pragmatism and heroic struggle.
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Shanglian: Longde has no regrets in the middle of the line, and is bold and upright to show a new look.
Downlink: The phoenix dance is set for nine days, and the situation is reversed to welcome the New Year.
Horizontal batch: Dezheng dance new.
Interpretation: Shanglian expresses the determination and belief of courage and integrity, no regrets and no regrets with Longde and no regrets, showing a new look; The next link uses the phoenix dance for nine days and decides the universe to express the courage and strength of the decisive decision and the reversal of the universe. The total result of the horizontal batch is the wisdom and courage to dare to be honest and turn things around.
Looking forward to the Year of the Dragon, the wisdom of the I Ching will continue to illuminate our path forward. Let us work together to welcome a better and more hopeful future with these wisdom-rich Spring Festival couplets as a link. May the auspiciousness of the Year of the Dragon and the wisdom of the Book of Changes always accompany us and lead us to a more brilliant tomorrow.
Spring Festival couplets selection